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It's time for the Ronnie-bashers to come forward and say: "I was wrong"
Lovely! It's so good to see Ronnie and Taylor having a blast, making great music
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Ronnie and Mick T have got a reputation now as a double act, just after a few gigs. They got a big choice of a drummer,bass player and keyboard man, as a live act .
Blues music is their thing,but whatever they fancy playing would be fine.
Great musicians. ><
Maybe they can do Sway together, Ronnie playing the first solo better than during the last Stones tour and Mick having more room to finish the song properly. They can pick many other songs as well. Would be interesting.
Now comes the disagreement... I say: just leave all the Jagger/Richards material out. The less they have direct connection with the Rolling Stones, the better. I mean, people are now going to their gigs in the hope of if Keith or Mick will turn up, and if they'd now play Stones tunes, the more they are going to miss the 'big boys'... And any Stones tune without those two guys - at least one of them - is going to be a torso, no matter how well Ronnie or Taylor do their part. Just do your own thing (and like they have done and blown the audiences away! Really heart-warming to hear that they really managed to do that despite the crowd waiting for Keith Richards! Music wins!). Let the Stones - Mick and Keith - take care about the Stones material.
People are guessing if Ronnie is now integrating Taylor more to the Stones. What about if it goes other way round... And the headlines will scream tomorrow: RONNIE WOOD LEFT THE ROLLING STONES TO FORM A GROUP WITH ANOTHER EX-ROLLING STONE!><
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I have to note how great I think Mick Taylor's rhythm playing is on these dates. The close-up video of Big Boss Man really showcases this. He keeps his rhythm parts fluid, intricate and interesting, and he clearly listens to everyone in the band for changes in dynamics. It's a joy to see this bunch making a "raqcket", I hope that Ronaldo and Mick keep up this partnership in some way. They seem to gel with one another as good as any two blues guitar players around.
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gotdablouse
Wow some fabulous videos here! I'm a bit surprised Taylor is so "subdued" as someone put it...I suppose he's trying to blend in and doing his best to support Ronnie. I don't really recognize the demon who pounced on stage at the O2/1 show a year ago.
He's being a better musician on these gigs. Listening, interacting, pushing and a shoving, bluesing and rolling.
I think alike. The way he was presented in Stones shows was more like a freak show: "now Taylor, spotlight is yours, use your rare minutes under the sun well". Here Mick Taylor, a natural-born musician (more reflecting the music and interacting with the other players) is more at home.
(Not that Taylor didn't do well with the Stones as well).
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Yeah but it seems to me (based on the circulating videos) that he's somewhat playing "second fiddle" to Ronnie...and even to Gary Clark Jr on "Shame Shame Shame" (no solos for him!). Having play rythm is not exactly the best way to "use" his talents, besides he sings just as "well" as Ronnie, hehe...
Not sure what the dynamics here are exactly. As we've seen with the 50th Taylor isn't exactly shy about going centerstage and Ronnie's always happy to defer to other musicians, so I'm still curious as to why (it appears) to be working out like that for these shows.
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The Taylor Wood show...... Absolutely fabulous!
Obviously free from any Jagger/Richards restraints they can just get on and play!........ and they do!
They compliment each other wonderfully, they need to keep it up and play together as often as possible.
Hopefully Ronnie is just warming Mick up for future Stones gigs><
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Yeah but it seems to me (based on the circulating videos) that he's somewhat playing "second fiddle" to Ronnie...and even to Gary Clark Jr on "Shame Shame Shame" (no solos for him!). Having play rythm is not exactly the best way to "use" his talents, besides he sings just as "well" as Ronnie, hehe...
Not sure what the dynamics here are exactly. As we've seen with the 50th Taylor isn't exactly shy about going centerstage and Ronnie's always happy to defer to other musicians, so I'm still curious as to why (it appears) to be working out like that for these shows.
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gotdablouse
Yeah but it seems to me (based on the circulating videos) that he's somewhat playing "second fiddle" to Ronnie...and even to Gary Clark Jr on "Shame Shame Shame" (no solos for him!). Having play rythm is not exactly the best way to "use" his talents, besides he sings just as "well" as Ronnie, hehe...
Not sure what the dynamics here are exactly. As we've seen with the 50th Taylor isn't exactly shy about going centerstage and Ronnie's always happy to defer to other musicians, so I'm still curious as to why (it appears) to be working out like that for these shows.
Ronnie is in lead vocalist role, not being the strongest singer in the world I see the band being sympathetic and supportive to suit his approach.
In other words the set up is proceeding as it is because it works for the musicians, the music and the gigs. A larger voiced singer and perhaps more muscular sound would be needed, but that would give quite different results and not all that appropriate for a tribute to Jimmy Reed.
Erm, probably.
It ain't broke so no need to fix it though. These gigs have a genuine warmth and authenticity to them.
Taylor/Wood they are versatile, great guitarists not just lead guitarists. At this point in time they're most interested in the groove. Heck each one of them has played a million solos at this point of their lives. They are making music and playing loose, they've learned that much from Keith. Taylor knows about setting an atmosphere or laying back. The guitar playing this night was beautifully controlled, never over the top. Kind of like 461 Ocean Blvd. or Slowhand, just the way I like it... Al Kooper should play with The Stones..Quote
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gotdablouse
Yeah but it seems to me (based on the circulating videos) that he's somewhat playing "second fiddle" to Ronnie...and even to Gary Clark Jr on "Shame Shame Shame" (no solos for him!). Having play rythm is not exactly the best way to "use" his talents, besides he sings just as "well" as Ronnie, hehe...
Not sure what the dynamics here are exactly. As we've seen with the 50th Taylor isn't exactly shy about going centerstage and Ronnie's always happy to defer to other musicians, so I'm still curious as to why (it appears) to be working out like that for these shows.
Ronnie is definitely the bandleader of this band, although MT did play a number of solos. But he (MT) seemed a lot more relaxed than in the Stones' shows where he only got a few minutes to do his thing so it was much more intense--maybe it's just that. Saturday he was just casually bouncing around the stage, at one point playing air guitar while Al Kooper took an organ solo.
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DoomandGloomTaylor/Wood they are versatile, great guitarists not just lead guitarists. At this point in time they're most interested in the groove. Heck each one of them has played a million solos at this point of their lives. They are making music and playing loose, they've learned that much from Keith. Taylor knows about setting an atmosphere or laying back. The guitar playing this night was beautifully controlled, never over the top. Kind of like 461 Ocean Blvd. or Slowhand, just the way I like it... Al Kooper should play with The Stones..Quote
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gotdablouse
Yeah but it seems to me (based on the circulating videos) that he's somewhat playing "second fiddle" to Ronnie...and even to Gary Clark Jr on "Shame Shame Shame" (no solos for him!). Having play rythm is not exactly the best way to "use" his talents, besides he sings just as "well" as Ronnie, hehe...
Not sure what the dynamics here are exactly. As we've seen with the 50th Taylor isn't exactly shy about going centerstage and Ronnie's always happy to defer to other musicians, so I'm still curious as to why (it appears) to be working out like that for these shows.
Ronnie is definitely the bandleader of this band, although MT did play a number of solos. But he (MT) seemed a lot more relaxed than in the Stones' shows where he only got a few minutes to do his thing so it was much more intense--maybe it's just that. Saturday he was just casually bouncing around the stage, at one point playing air guitar while Al Kooper took an organ solo.
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All three shows were great. The last two being the best due to their length.
I spoke with the young blond women who appeared to be taking care of the
stage after the show. She did say they are considering doing more shows
in the future. Anyway, great shows and Al Kooper was a highlight. Al's
organ jamming is becoming a lost art.
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Gary Clark, Jr.'s guest spot from November 8, with thanks to the uploader.
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swimtothemoon
All three shows were great. The last two being the best due to their length.
I spoke with the young blond women who appeared to be taking care of the
stage after the show. She did say they are considering doing more shows
in the future. Anyway, great shows and Al Kooper was a highlight. Al's
organ jamming is becoming a lost art.
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bye bye johnny
Gary Clark, Jr.'s guest spot from November 8, with thanks to the uploader.
09:30 - 10:00....some tasty stuff there from MT!